Minor Final: Coolmeen/Kildysart v Wolfe Tones na Sionna

posted 28 Oct 2013, 14:12 by Seán Corry

Cúil Mín / Cill an Dísirt defeated Wolfe Tones na
Sionna in the County Minor Football Final on a score of 3 – 12 to 2 – 08.

This was an exciting match played in front of a
large attendance. Playing with the wind, Cúil Mín / Cill an Dísirt started
brightly with a point from Paudie Corry. Ian Slobody and Ben Cleary extended
this lead before Wolfe Tones scored a goal and point in quick succession.

Ian Slobody crashed the ball to the net to restore
the advantage for Cúil Mín / Cill an Dísirt. Further points from Cian Murphy,
Ben Cleary (f), Paudie Corry (f) & Ian Slobody extended their lead. At this
stage Cúil Mín / Cill an Dísirt goalkeeper Adam Carrig pulled off a point blank
save to maintain their advantage.

On the stroke of half time wing back Mark Meaney
scored a brilliant goal for Cúil Mín / Cill an Dísirt.

Wolfe Tones began the second half in great fashion
with three unanswered points. At this stage an accidental clash of heads
between two Wolfe Tones players broke their momentum. Cúil Mín / Cill an Dísirt
Captain Paudie Corry scored a great goal from a 30 yard free to extend the lead
again. Further points from Gary Meaney, Anthony King, Cian Murphy, Ben Cleary
(f) & Paudie Corry extended this lead. Wolfe Tones battled bravely and
scored 1 – 03 in the remainder of the half. Cúil Mín / Cill an Dísirt introduced
Kieran O'Brien & Barry Crehan as second half subs and ran out deserving
winners at the end.

Full Time score: Cúil Mín / Cill an Dísirt 3 - 12
Wolfe Tones 2 – 08 After the game Bord na nÓg Peil Treasurer Joe Kelly,
presented the victory Shield to Captain Paudie Corry in front of a large
gathering of supporters from both Cùil Mìn & Cill an Disirt